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Integrated General Education Covers Women in Medicine
Southern Utah University's integrated general education program aims to be innovative and contribute to student success and retention by incorporating multiple knowledge areas and faculty ...
Is this the biggest election since 1860? Let our expert explain why
The upcoming U.S. presidential election is happening in unprecedented times and during what could be the most divisive era in more than a century ...
Continuing to Learn and Explore American History
In the United States, students take several American history courses throughout their K-12 experience. So, why should students bother to continue taking American history courses ...
Is an ‘originalist’ judge good for the Supreme Court, American constitutional law?
On September 26, President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States to fill the vacancy left by the recent ...
Only 99 days until Election Day – let Dr. Stephen Farnsworth be your go-to source as the race for the White House begins its final stretch
This presidential election will undoubtedly be the most contentious, controversial, and probably extraordinary in American history. If you thought 2016 was a spectacle, now Joe Biden ...

Protests and politics – let our expert explain how one influences the other
The protests that have been occurring across most of America have seen politically charged language, action, and reaction. Calls for change have been made, and ...
Impeaching Trump poses challenges for both parties, Tulane law professor says
Impeachment expert Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University, says the articles of impeachment submitted by Democrats on Tuesday, Dec. 10 create opportunities and ...
Sesame Street Celebrates 50 Years
Sesame Street, the longest-running children's show in American history, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Emory Woodard, associate professor of Communication and Dean of Graduate Studies ...
A more diverse and accepting NFL?
In 2019, someone’s sexuality shouldn’t be a big deal. But in organizations like the NFL that are steeped in masculinity, adrenaline and testosterone – being ...
Racial segregation and National Parks – UMW experts are lending their expertise to the project
It’s a time of American history that is still raw and painful – segregation. It is, however, even more important to remember and preserve these ...